Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Filtered by: Sustainability
Coastal water quality management - My Journey Towards Sustainable Coastal Ecosystems
### Pioneering Water Quality Management:
In the heart of India's coastal landscape lies a pressing challenge—ensuring the health and sustainability of our aquatic ecosystems while accommodating the growing demands of industry and urbanization.
Brazil Faces a Growing Health and Economic Burden from Heat: New Research Calls for Urgent Action
This study presents the first nationwide projection of heat-related hospitalisations and economic losses in Brazil, using real hospital and climate data to quantify the growing burden and highlight the urgent need for climate adaptation.
Economic growth and environmental sustainability in more and less sustainable countries
This study explores how economic growth and environmental sustainability interact in 20 countries, revealing that the causal relationship varies by development level.
Behind the Paper – Societal well-being and resource use
We examine the relationship between societal well-being and resource use. We find an S-shaped link, showing diminishing returns to well-being, and highlighting the need for new benchmarks beyond GDP to guide sustainable and equitable progress. Overconsumption leads to a decline in well-being.
